Job Title: PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE
Job ID: 67397
Job Category: Health Services
Division & Section: Public Health, Harm Reduction and Treatment Services, Clinical and Strategy Directorate
Work Location: 117 The Esplanade, Toronto, ON M5E 1V2
Job Type & Duration: 4 Temporary (ending March 31, 2027) vacancies
Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $48.15 -$52.66
Shift Information: 35 hours per week, (Monday to Sunday, includes evening shifts and holidays)
Affiliation: L79 Full-time
Number of Positions Open: 4
Posting Period: 05-Oct-2026 to 20-Oct-2026
Must be available to work varied shifts (days, afternoons and evening shifts) including Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
Major Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Clinic Supervisor of Harm Reduction and Treatment Services:
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Provides public health nursing services for individuals and groups living with mental health and addictions in accordance with TPH program specific policies, procedures and medical directives, as well as the Standards of Practice of the College of Nurses of Ontario and the Community Health Standards of Practice.
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Provides direct care to clients in clinical settings. Provides clinical services under medical directives in certain situations (e.g., immunizations, physical examinations including but not limited to pelvic examination, Pap smear, and sexually transmitted infection (STIs) testing, treatment based on positive lab result for specific infections, manages anaphylaxis and provides immediate care/action in emergency situations. Performs venipuncture, orders laboratory tests, provides prescription for and/or dispenses medications as per clinic policies and procedures e.g. STD medications, emergency contraceptive pill, oral contraceptives). Reviews laboratory results and follows up as per clinic policies and procedures.
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Educates clients regarding harm reduction, overdose prevention, recognition and response, naloxone administration, safer drug use, STIs and Blood-borne Infections (Hepatitis C, Human Immunodeficiency Virus [HIV]/Auto Immune Deficiency Syndrome [AIDs] and Syphilis) prevention, sexual abuse/assault, life skills, sexuality, contraceptives, abortion, and pregnancy.
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Performs needle exchange, distributes safer drug use kits and provides education on use of safe sex materials, safer drug use from office location, van, clinics, on the street, in community centers and/or shelters
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Provide direct client care in work various clinical offices, outreach and community-based settings including assess mental and physical health status of clients, prepare and administer controlled substance such as Methadone, Suboxone, monitor clients post dose administration and completing follow-up interventions.
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Composes and signs correspondence in relation to clients' needs and advocates on clients' behalf when liaising with doctors, pharmacists, prison authorities, laboratories, etc. Attends court with clients to act on their behalf.
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Participates in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of public health programs and initiatives which may include community mobilization, advocacy for healthy public policy, health education and skills building
Key Qualifications: Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:
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A Bachelor’s degree in nursing from a recognized university or an equivalent Canadian BScN as per the CNO, and a valid license from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
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Experience in the provision of harm reduction, drug treatment/addiction counselling, methadone, social, health, housing and HIV/AIDS related services.
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Experience working in an outreach capacity with people who use drugs, people experiencing mental health issues and/or people who are homeless or underhoused.
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Must possess a valid Ontario Driver's License Class "G" with the ability to qualify for a City Equipment Operator's License, and able and willing to drive within the Greater Toronto area. (Ontario Driver's License Class "G" License is required to drive a City Vehicle to transport biohazardous waste and safer drug use equipment)
You must also have:
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Thorough knowledge of reportable communicable diseases such as Hepatitis C, HIV, Syphilis, and MPOX including transmission, prevention and treatment options.
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Knowledge of drug treatment, social, housing, health, HIV/AIDS related programs and services. Awareness of issues relating to sex works, addictions, mental health and homelessness.
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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
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Accommodation
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